National Book Award Nominee Opens Marylhurst Reading Series
Shane McCrae will read from In the Language of My Captor on Nov. 9, 2017
Anne Ruybalid Named School of Business Director at Marylhurst
Lifecycle marketing expert and business growth consultant Anne Ruybalid selected to lead Marylhurst University’s business programs.
Malaysian Scholar Sanen G. Marshall to Speak on Statelessness
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence brings global perspective to Marylhurst campus.
If the glove fits: Columbia v. Seirus sets precedent for U.S. patent law
Apparel giant Columbia Sportswear was recently awarded $3 million in a lawsuit the company filed against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringing a patent on its Omni-Heat technology. Most news articles have centered on the financial rewards for Columbia. A lesser known story is how this case sets precedent for U.S. patent law. When a company … Read more
Oregon defense contractors win big
The $700 billion dollar Pentagon budget passed by the U.S. Senate this month is expected to boost the fortunes of the state’s military cluster. The budget has more than a few legislative hurdles to clear before contracters would see any money. Oregon lacks an active-duty military base but supports a thriving defense industry. Although federal military … Read more
Crickets: Not always what’s for dinner
Last year we profiled a few startups aiming to market crickets as the next big food trend. A few are still chirping. Others have gone silent. RELATED STORY: Are Insects the New Quinoa? Marching boldly into the insect market, Cricket Flour falls into the former category. CEO Charles Wilson says revenue doubled in the past year. … Read more
On the scene: Truth, trust and questions for the media
More than 3,000 students, journalists and media executives gathered in Washington D.C. to learn about the latest trends in digital media.
Can the Zoo change its stripes?
Adapting to changing cultural norms, the Oregon Zoo pursues a conservation-oriented business model.
The changing face of the Marriott hotel lobby
Eveything old is new. Once a vibrant public space that welcomed all manner of people, the hotel lobby for much of the past century served as a private, single-use waiting area for guests. As hotel brands today try to win over Airbnb-obsessed millennials, the lobby is once again becoming a vibrant gathering place for patrons and … Read more
Storyteller-in Chief: Craig Van Valkenburg
The CEO of Willamette View reflects on travel and finding inspiration close to home.